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February 6, 2004

Workshop To Showcase I.V. Center Plans

By Daniel Haier

This weekend, UCSB students and local residents will have a chance to view preliminary sketches and give input on the plans for the new Isla Vista Community Center.

February 6, 2004

Hillel Gets Down With Kosher Lovin’

By Matt Dozier

Single students came to get lei'd Thursday night at Hillel's fourth annual Kosher Love Luau. The luau, which started at 7 p.m. and lasted about three hours, included dating-themed events such as Singled Out, Battle of th...

February 6, 2004

Punk’d at UCSB

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February 6, 2004

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February 5, 2004

Lawsuit Aims to Take Back Plover Beaches

By Daniel Haier

Coastal access proponents from Lompoc and Morro Bay have filed a lawsuit seeking the removal of the western snowy plover from the federal list of threatened species.

February 5, 2004

Olympian Promotes Women in Sports

By Brent Hagata

The UCSB Women's Center sponsored Olympic water polo player Maureen O'Toole to speak at the sixth annual Distinguished Woman in Sports lecture on Wednesday night.

February 5, 2004

1st, 3rd District Hopefuls Share Plans for County

By Kristina Ackermann

Candidates for 1st and 3rd District supervisor met at the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce building Wednesday at noon for a discussion on the county's economic development, housing shortage and potential budget cuts.

February 5, 2004

Groups Meet to Voice Support for John Buttny

By Matt Dozier

Representatives from 10 local groups gathered in downtown Santa Barbara Wednesday to announce their endorsement of John Buttny for 3rd District supervisor and Salud Carbajal for 1st District supervisor.

February 5, 2004

A.S. Bankrolls Bikepath Petitioners

By Jenny Mayock

The Associated Students Bicycle Improvements Keep Everyone Safe (A.S. BIKES) committee came under scrutiny at Wednesday night's meeting of A.S. Legislative Council for using staff members to petition for funding to build...

February 4, 2004

For Whom Storke Tower Tolls

By Kristen Richer

After almost two weeks of silence, the bells are coming back. The Storke Tower bell carillon, an organ-like system of 61 bells of various sizes located at the top of Storke Tower, typically rings at 10 to the hour and on...

February 4, 2004

Campus, County Begin Drive for Vehicle Sharing

By Matt Dozier

Students in need of cars may soon be able to get their own wheels on a moment's notice with the swipe of a card. A joint effort between UCSB and Santa Barbara County is underway to bring a program called "car-sharing" to...

February 4, 2004

Democratic Groups To Back Buttny

By Daniel Haier

Ten local organizations are expected to endorse John Buttny's candidacy for 3rd District supervisor at a joint press conference today at noon.

February 4, 2004

NPR To Present “Radio Expedition” to UCSB Audience

By Samee McDannel Reporter

The sound system at Campbell Hall will reverberate tonight with the sounds of clashing elephants, crashing waves and more. Alex Chadwick, reporter and producer for National Public Radio, will be giving a presentation of ...

February 4, 2004

Chicano Writer Shares Poetry, Plans in MCC

By Lindsey Miller

Poet and author Jimmy Santiago Baca performed for a full house Tuesday evening at the MultiCultural Center Theatre. Baca spoke about some of his experiences as a writer, with many of his anecdotes focusing on racial issu...

February 3, 2004

University Says Thanks a Million, Michael Douglas

By Travis Hunter

Academy Award-winning actor and UCSB alumnus Michael Douglas contributed $1 million toward the construction of a new Center for Film, Television and New Media, the university announced Monday.